Can I Run DARK SOULS™ II?

Last updated: 1 December 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run DARK SOULS™ II? On this page you will find DARK SOULS™ II system requirements for PC (Windows). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

Test your PC to see if it will run DARK SOULS™ II or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

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Can I run it: DARK SOULS™ II

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Can my PC run DARK SOULS™ II?

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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DARK SOULS™ II Windows Requirements

DARK SOULS™ II system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8
OS
Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Graphics
DirectX
DirectX
Version 9.0c
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Network
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Network
Broadband Internet connection
Storage
Storage
12 GB
Storage
15 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX 9 sound device
Sound Card
DirectX 9 sound device
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
Controller support: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows () recommended
Additional Notes
Controller support: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows () recommended

DARK SOULS™ II minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 operating system. Your processor should be AMD Phenom II™ X2 555 3.2Ghz or Intel Pentium Core ™ 2 Duo E8500 3.17Ghz or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 2 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be NVIDIA GeForce 9600GT, ATI Radeon™ HD 5870. You also have to have 12 GB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for DARK SOULS™ II for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8. Recommended CPU would be Intel CoreTM i3 2100 3.10GHz or AMD A8 3870K 3.0GHz CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 4 GB or more. And video card — NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 or ATI Radeon™ HD 6870 or higher.

Game Details

Developed by FROM SOFTWARE, DARK SOULS™ II is the highly anticipated sequel to the gruelling 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward.

Release date
25 April, 2021
Required age
15+
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op
Genres
Action, RPG
Supported languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Russian, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional Chinese
* languages with full audio support
Developers
FromSoftware, Inc
Publishers
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, FromSoftware, Inc
Official website
bandainamcoent.com
Support website
bandainamcoent.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run DARK SOULS™ II?

You would be able to run DARK SOULS™ II on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

Can I play DARK SOULS™ II with 1 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play DARK SOULS™ II. The minimum RAM is 2 GB.

Can I play DARK SOULS™ II with 2 GB of RAM?

Yes, DARK SOULS™ II can run with 2 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does DARK SOULS™ II need?

You need at least 2 GB of RAM to run DARK SOULS™ II on PC, but 4 GB is recommended.

What processor do I need for DARK SOULS™ II?

AMD Phenom II™ X2 555 3.2Ghz or Intel Pentium Core ™ 2 Duo E8500 3.17Ghz is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run DARK SOULS™ II.

How many GB is DARK SOULS™ II?

At least 12 GB of disk space is required to install DARK SOULS™ II on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for DARK SOULS™ II?

You need NVIDIA GeForce 9600GT, ATI Radeon™ HD 5870 or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play DARK SOULS™ II?

Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run DARK SOULS™ II?

Version 9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run DARK SOULS™ II on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

When is DARK SOULS™ II release date?

DARK SOULS™ II release date is 25 April, 2021.

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